Description

Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Bites with Sun-Dried Tomato Cajun Alfredo and Charred Broccolini deliver restaurant-style flavor in under 40 minutes. Juicy, golden-seared chicken bites are coated in a rich, spicy Alfredo sauce with sweet sun-dried tomatoes, perfectly paired with crisp-tender broccolini. It’s bold, creamy, and full of crave-worthy texture for any dinner night.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs or breasts, boneless and skinless

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 cup heavy cream

1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 bunch broccolini

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Trim chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Rinse and pat dry broccolini, then toss in olive oil and red pepper flakes.

2. Heat a skillet over medium-high. Char broccolini for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp and slightly blackened. Set aside.

3. In the same skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Sear chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove and set aside.

4. Lower heat. Add minced garlic to the pan, stir until fragrant (30 seconds). Pour in heavy cream, add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and a pinch more Cajun seasoning. Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. Stir in parmesan until fully melted and the sauce becomes creamy. Return chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce. Add broccolini back to the pan or plate separately.

6. Garnish with chopped parsley and more parmesan if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

To thicken the sauce: simmer uncovered and stir occasionally; don’t add flour—it thickens naturally with parmesan.

Use a meat thermometer: to ensure chicken is cooked through without drying out—target 165°F.

Add lemon zest or juice: for a citrusy pop that balances the richness of the Alfredo.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American, Cajun-Italian Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 475
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 590mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 145mg

Keywords: creamy chicken, Alfredo, sun-dried tomato, low carb, skillet dinner